Anna Stepan

I drink a lot of coffee, read a lot of books, and teach a lot of kids. @abitaboutbooks on IG

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Just wrapped up our last Mock Newbery discussion with fourth grade, before voting takes place. Today we discussed the reasons for and against each of our final candidates and really talked about what it means to vote… https://t.co/6Vyk67ccOz

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I kept a close eye on my book shopper’s habits and purchased the most popular titles from the book fair for our library. This week they were out during checkout so kids could preview them and document their… https://t.co/8HMVw83QPT

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

1. My first student-led bookclub began today.
2. I made them cute bookmarks which count as their pass to book club each Friday until we’ve finished the book.
3. This club is so special to me. I love love them. We… https://t.co/j0vBfsV3rH

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Committees and clubs are organized! I find the best way to connect with kids schoolwide is in smaller like-minded groups. Kids come to me already invested and excited in their participation and I get to know them on… https://t.co/dXRxazZ2gp

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

After reading a story last week that was written in a letter format, kids could visit a letter writing station after checkout. One first grade class begged me to bring it out again this week, and they happily sat and… https://t.co/m7o0Zt4Q4e

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I’ve been enjoying taking breaks in between our WCCPBA titles to introduce new authors and series with K-2. Last year, our books came late so it felt like a mad dash to read them all before voting. This week we’re… https://t.co/nkABJ6Qjed

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

This year, I’m partnering with our local public library in book clubs! Our first of the year is a third grade club, and today our librarian introduced six eager readers and I to lots of new titles! They walked away… https://t.co/oFiQb6LUzy

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

This year, I’m partnering with our local public library in book clubs! Our first of the year is a third grade club, and today our librarian introduces me and six eager readers to lots of new titles! They walked away… https://t.co/sybkEcphSM

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

#bookfacefriday compliments of the cutest first grader, who happened to be popping by to check in a book when the new kate.dicamillo1 arrived. You better believe this one came home with me for the weekend!!! *the… https://t.co/xFziS17ztI

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Mock Newbery! I’ve never done a Mock Newbery Committee before, but this year I’ve started one in lieu of March Madness (reasons why explained later...). Anywho, I met with my committee members this week and we set… https://t.co/UF0tJWJKgP

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Run! Run to your amazon and one-click this puppy! Your littles will be rolling on the floor and your behavior management will be tested with this HILARIOUS new Drew Daywalt picture book. I’m predicting this one will… https://t.co/HDkgurOSxt

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

This week, my 3rd-5th classes focused on library culture and norms. Each grade level had a different task which required them to collaborate and discuss library culture. I challenged them to think beyond "be quiet"… https://t.co/Ny9iQBBNlh

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Book bundle! Delivering happiness to unsuspecting readers one book at a time.
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#teacherlibrarian #librarymediaspecialist #librarylife #fridayfeels #teachersofinstagram #librariansofinstagram https://t.co/kF9zb4IaOX

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

WA Librarian here! I have a fourth grader that has gobbled up every other book and would love this. Adelaide, 10 years old.

[Dan Gemeinhart @DanGemeinhart]

Holiday Giveaway! Know a young reader who digs my other books and might like a surprise signed copy of my next (out Jan 2019) this holiday season? Offspring, student, niece, friend, grandkid, whatever? Follow + RT w/ their age + name (first only)...I’ll pick winners on 12/5!

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

@RL_Stine What would it take to Skype call with an elementary library during this October? My kids have "Stine Fever" this month and would love to hear you read a spooky passage! We live in Washington State and can offer thank-you cards and about 600 forever advocates!

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Now serving up stories at the Raven Cafe! This week 3rd-5th graders will sample books in different genres in the hopes of finding unexpected new titles to check out. The first class that… https://t.co/IUDF5igSCn

[Anna Stepan @annamstepan]

Illahee Elementary in Camas, WA!

[Dan Gemeinhart @DanGemeinhart]

Back-To-School Giveaway! If you’re a teacher or librarian in the U.S., RT and comment with the name and location of your school by Thursday 9/13 at 9pm PST. One winner will get a complete signed set of my books - including an ARC of the new one! Thanks for all you do, educators!